ImmunoBioPharmaceuticals Lab
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On January 21, 2026, A mini-symposium featured five invited speakers-Won-Gun Koh (Yonsei Univ.),
Won Jong Kim (POSTECH), Kang Moo Huh (Chungnam Nat. Univ.), Han Soo Park (Chung-Ang Univ.),
and Soo-Hong Lee (Dongguk Univ.).
Each speaker introduced their current research focus, covering diverse areas in biomaterials, drug delivery,
tissue engineering, and translational biomedical research, highlighting recent progress and future directions.
On December 22, Ph.D. Jin Woo Bae from DOF Inc. visited and delivered an invited seminar
titled “Supercritically-processed biological tissues in regenerative medicine”
Ph.D. Bae delivered a seminar on the commercial utilization of extracellular matrix (ECM) technologies.
The seminar focused on how ECM-based biomaterials are translated into scalable products,
particularly for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering applications.
On December 10, Prof. Jae Min Cha from Incheon National University visited and delivered an invited seminar
titled “3D Stem Cell Bioprocessing for Production of Extracellular Vesicle Therapeutics”
Prof. Cha presented advances in MSC-derived extracellular vesicle (EV) therapeutics, focusing on EVs as safer
and more scalable alternatives to living stem cell therapies.
The seminar highlighted 3D MSC spheroid–based bioprocessing as a key strategy to dramatically enhance EV production
and enable clinical translation of EV-based treatments.
On November 4, Prof. Do-Kyun Kim from Jeonbuk National University visited and delivered an invited seminar
titled “Immunological Roles of Mast Cells: From Innate Sentinel to Adaptive Modulator.”
Prof. Kim presented his recent findings on mast-cell biology, highlighting their multifaceted roles in innate immunity,
adaptive immune modulation, and disease pathophysiology.
The seminar provided deep mechanistic insights and valuable perspectives for immune-engineering research.
We sincerely appreciate Prof. Kim’s visit and the stimulating discussion.
On October 28, Prof. Won-Gun Koh from Yonsei University visited and delivered an invited seminar
titled “Multi-scale Hydrogel for Sensing and Regenerative Medicine.”
Prof. Koh introduced his recent advances in multi-scale hydrogel engineering, biosensing applications, and regenerative medicine.
The seminar provided valuable insights into material design strategies and their translational potential.
We sincerely appreciate Prof. Koh’s visit and inspiring presentation.
On September 2, 2025, the Mentoring Workshop for Graduate School Admission was successfully held at Inha University. The event provided an informative platform featuring laboratory introductions, graduate school roadmaps, and mentoring sessions with alumni, fostering meaningful exchanges and guidance for future academic paths.
On July 21, 2025, our lab officially signed an MOU with Prof. James J. Moon (University of Michigan) to strengthen collaborative research in immunotherapy and biomedical innovation.
And, We sincerely thank all speakers and partners who generously shared their expertise and supported our steps
toward technology transfer and commercialization.
On July 9, 2025, our lab joined in the Young Investigator Exchange Workshop held at Chonnam Nat. Univ. Hospital,
featuring student presentations on Next-generation therapeutics.
We are proud to announce that Hyemin and Yubin received 1st and 3rd place of Best Presenter Awards!
🎉 Congratulations to our award winners, and thank you to all participants for making the workshop a success.
On July 7, 2025, Symposium titled "Next-Generation Therapeutic Vaccines and Gene Therapy Development:
From Bench to Clinic" was successfully held at Inha Univ.
We sincerely thank all participating professors and especially Prof. Sejin Son for their support in preparation and execution.
It was a meaningful day filled with inspiring talks and collaboration.
July 2 ~ 3th, NANO KOREA 2025
Hyemin, Jaeeun, and Yubin, congratulations on your excellent presentation.👏
I look forward to your continued outstanding research!😉❤️🔥
June 30th, our team, especially Hyemin, Kidong, Jaeeun, has successfully signed a technology transfer agreement with IMDPharm Co., Ltd. for a core technology in artificial blood development.
Congratulations Hyemin, Kidong, Jaeeun! (Click the image to view the news!)
May 28th, Ph.D. 이지영 (Green Vet) delivered a seminar about
"신약 개발 과정에 대한 개요: 임상 시험의 진입".
Thank you for your informative seminar and comment!
May 27th, Researcher 엄민용 (Shinhan Security) delivered a seminar about
"Current trends and future prospects of the biotechnology industry market".
This seminar provided valuable insights into the future of biotech from an economic perspective.
Thank you for your interesting seminar!
May 13th, Prof. 심가용 (Soongsil University) gave an interesting seminar on
"Turning cold tumors into hot using gene editing-based gene therapy".
We sincerely thank you for the insightful talk and the engaging discussion!
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April 29th, Prof. 유용상 (Korea University) gave an interesting talk about
"세포막과 바이오칩을 이용한 센싱 기술".
We sincerely thank you for your passionate lecture!
April 8th, Thank you, Prof. 김교범 (Dongguk University) for the insightful seminar on
"항암용 면역세포치료제 개발 및 상용화 스핀오프".
We also really appreciate you sharing your experience in entrepreneurship!
March 28th, 한국생체재료학회 춘계학술대회
It was a great opportunity to gain knowledge.
I also enjoyed broadening my perspective through various talks and poster sessions.
Hyemin huge congrats on your excellent presentation.
And thanks for all your hard work in preparing it absolutely the best! 💐
March 18th, Really appreciated the informative seminar,
Prof. 한동욱 (Pusan National University), on "조직공학 및 재생의학의 임상응용".
Thank you for making the long trip and sharing your valuable expertise with us!
February 4th, We’d like to extend our gratitude to Prof. 이수홍 (Dongguk University),
Prof. 김선민 (Inha University), and Prof. 박인규 (Chonnam National University) for taking the time to share their expertise.
The session was both informative and engaging, and we appreciate the opportunity to learn from their insights.
Thank you for a meaningful lecture.
January 21th, We truly appreciate Prof. 신흥수 (Hanyang University) for his informative lecture on "Biomaterials-based delivery of cell-instructive molecules for tissue regeneration."
It was a valuable opportunity to learn, and we appreciate the knowledge shared.
January 16th, We sincerely thank Prof. 권영은 (Dongguk University)
for giving a lecture on "Genetically Encoded Biosensors"
It was a pleasant and engaging lecture, and we are grateful for the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge.
January 9th, Thank you, Prof. 김기수 (Pusan National University) for your seminar on "Transdermal Photomedicine via Various Upconverting Nanomaterials for The Treatment of Skin Diseases"
We truly appreciate you coming all the way to deliver the talk. It was a valuable and enjoyable experience.
January 6th, We sincerely appreciate Prof. 안스데반 (The Catholic University/Seoul ST. Mary’s Hospital) for the informative seminar on "Development of Novel Immunotherapeutic Strategies for Glioblastoma"
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to visit and deliver the talk.
September 12th, Thank you, Prof. 박재형 (SKKU), for the excellent lecture on
"Exosomes for Biomedical Applications: Implications as Therapeutic Targets and Innate Therapeutics."
I also appreciate the efforts of Prof. Son for smoothly chairing the session!
August 27th, Juwon and Bumjun each gave a presentation regarding their own study.
Thanks for passionately leading the seminar
and Thanks to the BRL research team for the opportunity to present.
July 15th, Prof. James Moon (University of Michigan), Prof. 박지환, Prof. 최진욱 and Prof. 권용훈 (GIST)
each attended our Mini Symposium (Organizer: Prof. Son) and led a seminar.
Thanks for passionately leading the seminar!
June 24th, our lab's paper has been highlighted in INHA Univ homepage.
Congratulations Kidong, Juwon, Jeonghyun! (Click the image to view the news!)
June 17th, 유동길 Ph.D(Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital)
,led a seminar. Thank you!
June 5th, 박성수 Ph.D, director of research institute at MDimune
,led a seminar and had a group dinner.
May 27th~30th, 2024 12th World Biomaterials Congress
May 23rd, Prof. Susan N. Thomas (Georgia Tech) visited Inha University and gave a wonderful lecture in the department. Thank you, Susan!
April 25th, Prof. 임용택 (SKKU) led seminar
April 3rd ~ 5th, 한국고분자학회 2024년도 춘계 정기총회 및 학술대회
November 31st ~ December 1st, 2023 한국약제학회 총회 및 국제학술대회
Nov 24th, Prof. Son introduced polysaccharide nanocapsue (NC)-based cancer nanovaccine in BIGC 2023
and highlighted in BioSpectator.
October 11st~14th, 한국고분자학회 2023년도 추계 정기총회 및 학술대회
September 25th, BK21 바이오시스템융합학과 성과발표회 및 교육사업내용 소개
About Immuno-BioPharmaceticals Laboratory (IBPL)
August 17th, 2023 한국생물공학회 인천경기지부 첨단바이오의약 심포지엄
Prof. Son chaired the first section.
August 17th, Prof. Son gave a lecture at the synposium
on the thme of 'Biomaterials-based nanomedicine strategies for cancer vaccine and immunotherapy'.
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May 22nd, Poster presentation for bachelor's thesis
Congratulations, Jeong Hyun, Kidong, and Jaeeun!
May 1st, Biomaterials & biochip mini workshop
with Prof. 최종훈, Prof. 이수홍, and Prof. 박인규
April 13rd, Prof. Son gave a lecture as a young researcher at 2023 KSBB Spring Meeting and International Synposium.
Prof. Son introduced a strategy for T cells to accurately recognize cancer cells
using microbial-derived nanomaterials and was highlighted in 동아일보 and 동아사이언스.
Feb 17th, Bumjun recieved in Excellence of Journal Publication at Outstanding Research Award.
Congratulations, Bumjun!
Feb 14th, Jihoon Kim Ph.D. Invitational Seminar with Prof. 허윤석, Prof. 차종호, Prof. 전태준
Title : A Journey Toward Nitric Oxide Medicines
Dec 23rd, Prof. Son's paper was published in Nature Bioemedical Engineering
and highlighted in 서울경제 and 헤럴드경제.
Nov 21st, ImmunoBiophamaceuticals Laboratory was featured in BRIC.
Stay tuned!
인하대학교 생명과학과 IMMUNOBIOPHARMACEUTICALS LABORATORY > BRIC (ibric.org)
July 7th, Joint Workshop with Prof. 허윤석, Prof. 차종호 for collaboration
